State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,288.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.42% (66)
Growth Since 2010
3.68% (562)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Hanover, Pennsylvania Population 2021
15,851
Hanover is a city located in York County Pennsylvania. With a 2020 population of 15,851, it is the 35th largest city in Pennsylvania and the 2241st largest city in the United States . Hanover is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 3.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,289 in 2010. Hanover reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 4 miles, Hanover has a population density of 4,288 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hanover is $64,044 with a poverty rate of 12.74%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $843 per month, and the median house value is $155,300. The median age in Hanover is 40.1 years, 37.8 years for males, and 43 years for females.
Hanover Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hanoverwas:
- White: 92.63%
- Two or more races: 2.20%
- Other race: 1.93%
- Black or African American: 1.50%
- Asian: 1.22%
- Native American: 0.52%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Hanover, Pennsylvania is 15,851 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 15,719.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,289.
Hanover, Pennsylvania Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 451,480 | 1,211 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 450,269 | 1,211 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 449,058 | 1,211 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 447,847 | 2,363 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 445,484 | 1,791 | 0.40% |
| 2016 | 443,693 | 1,952 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 441,741 | 1,266 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 440,475 | 1,543 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 438,932 | 1,466 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 437,466 | 765 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 436,701 | 1,288 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 435,413 | 0.00% |
Hanover Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,459 | 92.63% |
| Two or More Races | 344 | 2.20% |
| Some Other Race | 301 | 1.93% |
| Black or African American | 234 | 1.50% |
| Asian | 190 | 1.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 81 | 0.52% |
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Hanover Population by Race
Hanover Population Pyramid $2021
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Hanover Population by Age
Hanover Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,858 | 2.25 | 55.9 |
| Non Family | 2,924 | 1.19 | 43.2 |
| Married | 2,813 | 2.97 | 78.1 |
| Female | 874 | 3.18 | 30.1 |
| Male | 247 | 3.3 | 44.5 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
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Hanover Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 330 | 2.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,235 | 11.05% |
| High School Graduate | 4,598 | 41.14% |
| Some College | 2,063 | 18.46% |
| Associates Degree | 774 | 6.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,412 | 12.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 764 | 6.84% |
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Hanover Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hanover Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,145 | 8,812 | 2,078 |
| Hispanic | 624 | 392 | 16 |
| Black | 149 | 149 | |
| 2+ Races | 148 | 148 | 35 |
| Asian | 137 | 137 | 63 |
| Other Race | 123 | 105 | |
| Native American | 81 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.99%.
Hanover Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,029
Average Earnings
$43,523
Average Male
$27,124
Average Female
Hanover Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hanover Language by Age
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Hanover Language
92.81% of Hanover residents speak only English, while 7.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.65% of the population.
Hanover Language
Hanover Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,415 | 1,696 | 12.64% |
| Hispanic | 1,230 | 117 | 9.51% |
| Multiple | 344 | 88 | 25.58% |
| Black | 220 | 59 | 26.82% |
12.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.71%
Male Poverty Rate
15.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hanover
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hanover is Black, with 26.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hanover is Hispanic, with 9.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.88%.
Hanover Poverty
Hanover Poverty Rate by Education
Hanover Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Hanover Married by Age and Sex
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Hanover Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Hanover Marital Status by Race
Hanover Marital Status
Hanover Veterans by War
Hanover Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,128 | 9.83% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 16.56% |
| Black | 23 | 14.02% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 2.15% |
Hanover Veterans by Race
Hanover Veterans by Education
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4.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hanover Veterans by Education
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65.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Hanover Employment by Age
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Hanover Employment by Race
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Hanover Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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63.54%
Born in Hanover
96.27%
Native Born
3.73%
Foreign Born
2.17%
Non Citizen
1.56%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.27% of Hanover residents were born in the United States, with 63.54% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Hanover Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,851 | 66 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 15,785 | 66 | 0.42% |
| 2019 | 15,719 | 66 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 15,653 | 60 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 15,593 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 15,585 | 105 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 15,480 | 17 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 15,463 | 103 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 15,360 | 19 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 15,341 | 17 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 15,324 | 30 | 0.20% |
| 2010 | 15,294 | 759 | 0.51% |
| 2000 | 14,535 | 136 | 0.09% |
| 1990 | 14,399 | -491 | -0.33% |
| 1980 | 14,890 | -733 | -0.48% |
| 1970 | 15,623 | 85 | 0.05% |
| 1960 | 15,538 | 1,490 | 1.01% |
| 1950 | 14,048 | 972 | 0.72% |
| 1940 | 13,076 | 1,271 | 1.03% |
| 1930 | 11,805 | 3,141 | 3.14% |
| 1920 | 8,664 | 1,607 | 2.07% |
| 1910 | 7,057 | 1,755 | 2.90% |
| 1900 | 5,302 | 1,556 | 3.54% |
| 1890 | 3,746 | 0.00% |